Religion news director for Associated Press. Past postings; Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris, Sarajevo, Toronto. Plus covering LGBTQ and repro-rights in US.
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A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications by declaring it was a “sacred duty” to defend the Catholic faith. apnews.com/article/vatican-t…
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An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today. Many in attendance are young people hungry for 2819 Church's riveting worship and Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's intensity.
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Despite past challenges, Scouting America stabilizes with support from faith-based units apnews.com/article/boy-scout… (from
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A demographic shift is reshaping Africa: The world’s youngest continent is now growing old. In Ugandan villages, @AP followed elders facing the joys and burdens of aging. Explore the full project with stunning visuals by @DavidGoldmanAP: apnews.com/projects/africa-a…
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Thank you to @CraryAP and @AP for reporting in such depth today on the challenges faced by #Bahai communities in #Qatar, #Egypt, #Yemen, and #Iran, and for covering the unjust detention and baseless trial of prominent Qatari Baha’i and former director of the International Chamber of Commerce’s MENA office, Remy Rowhani, who will face false charges in a Doha courtroom next month. Our Representative to the #UN in Geneva, @ShaddadHaddad, told the AP that “We are the measure of tolerance — for any government, any country. We don’t have any political stance, we don’t interfere with politics, we don’t have a Baha’i country. It’s truly about ... tolerance and acceptance.”
Read their full story: apnews.com/article/bahai-qat…
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Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day. apnews.com/article/saint-mar…
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A dog on a scooter with Holi powder on its forehead shows how much Indians love their pets. apnews.com/article/india-hol…
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After six decades of devotion to the organ, Maestro Leo Krämer treats the instrument like an extension of himself. He doesn’t even need to lay hands on it to hear in his mind how a song will sound. apnews.com/article/leo-krame…
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Full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hidden annex opens in NYC apnews.com/article/anne-fran…
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@AP's religion team reviewed the situation on the thousands disappeared in Colombia, Paraguay and Perú. Great reporting by @maritereh apnews.com/article/south-ame…
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A fun, informative story by @AP religion's @CraryAP about the convergence of #Christmas and #Hanukkah as well as a cross-cultural celebration. Learn all about "Chicanukah" and how to pair latkes with guac, sufganiyot with buñuelos and mariachi with "Hava Nagila." #holidayseason
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A season-long look at some of the special employee faces who have been such staples at the Coliseum for decades making the venue go game after game: apnews.com/article/athletics…
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Euphoric two years ago, the U.S. anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as the election nears, @CraryAP writes: apnews.com/article/anti-abor…
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Supreme Court won't allow Oklahoma to reclaim federal money in dispute over abortion referrals apnews.com/article/supreme-c…
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is caught in the middle of a debate about gender regulations in sports.
This comes after her Italian opponent, Angela Carini, pulled out just 46 seconds into their match at the Paris Olympics, and Khelif was declared the winner.
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BREAKING: Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches Olympic medal after facing online abuse over misconceptions about her gender. apnews.com/article/olympics-…
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In a little over 24 hours, I won't be a pastor anymore.
It's a title I've held almost continually since I was 20 years old.
I've built a career on understanding the decline of religion, and now my church is closing.
I appreciate Peter Smith's deft touch on this.
Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But this closure has a poignant twist.
A well-done story by @AP Religion’s Peter Smith on the closing of @ryanburge’s church. apnews.com/article/c6b9e938e…
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As it emerges as the top presidential election issue this cycle, a nascent movement on the left opposed to Donald Trump is weighing how, when, and where to talk to Black men about abortion—and whether or not the Black church will help. New story @AP: apnews.com/article/70831268f…
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BREAKING: At least 27 are killed in a stampede at a religious event in India, officials say apnews.com/article/india-sta…
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BREAKING: The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. apnews.com/article/stars-oil…